Bachelor of Economics and Data Science
Duration: 4 Years
Start Date:
Cost: KES 105,000 per year
The Bachelor of Economics and Data Science is founded on the University’s overarching philosophy emphasizing the development of professionals adept in economic data analytics and economic theory. This programme not only imparts essential technical skills for careers in Economics and Data Science but also fosters a comprehensive understanding of data’s influence on economic policy and strategy. The curriculum is dynamic, integrating the latest advancements in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and is delivered with a commitment to openness, flexibility and accessibility in education.
Career Prospects
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Economist
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Business and Economics Journalism
A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.
- A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE OR
- Diplomas or professional qualifications OR
- A certificate of foundation or bridging courses from recognised institutions OR
- A portfolio for the purpose of recognition of prior learning OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 1 principal OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution recognised by the Senate.
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Credit Accumulation
Regulations on credit accumulation, including possible pathways, shall be in line with the provisions of Universities Regulations, Universities Standards and Guidelines, and general national trends.
Credit Transfer
A candidate may be allowed to transfer credits from part or all of the coursework requirements if the senate is satisfied that the candidate has completed and passed the prescribed courses(s) at the undergraduate level from accredited institutions and programs recognized by the senate. Any course considered for credit transfer must have been completed at an equivalent level and in an equivalent institution, with a minimum grade of 50%.
Guidelines For Transfer Of Credit/ Exemptions
A candidate may be exempted from degree level courses if the Senate is satisfied that the candidate has completed a similar course at the Diploma level from a recognized institution. The general rules governing credit transfers and exemptions will apply. In addition, the following rules apply:
- Must meet the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Data Science program.
- Must obtain and submit an official transcript from the previous university/college indicating academic status, courses offered, credits units completed, and grades obtained.
- Will be allowed to transfer/exempt credits earned from the courses described, but only up to 49%.
- If permitted to transfer/exempt, he/she will not be permitted to transfer units in courses in which he/she received a pass mark of less than 50%.
- All applications must be accompanied by recommendations from the institution from which he or she is transferring.
- The school will evaluate the application and make recommendations to the Senate.
Student Assessment at programme level
The course will be assessed through:
- Content embedded quizzes
- Online practical work
- Open book tests
- Project reports
- End of course online examination
The projects will be assessed through e- portfolios. Students will present their work to an evaluation panel. All students’ work will be checked for plagiarism. The students should be logged in with the university provided login details in order to carry out any task.
Continuous Assessment
Tests/Tasks: 50%
Examination 50%
About
The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a virtual learning institution deeply committed to advancing education and driving socio-economic growth within Kenya and beyond. Access to higher education has remained a major challenge in Kenya and this has disadvantaged citizens who seek to improve their knowledge, upscale skills and for posterity. Experts have noted that increasing the number of educational institutions so as to match the rate of population growth is an extremely difficult if not impossible solution especially when financial and other resource constraints are considered. Open and Distance Learning approaches, coupled with innovative ICT solutions, have proofed viable alternatives to providing excellent education to millions of people located wherever and whenever by different life circumstances.